We were all babies once.
Towards the end of my pregnancy, as Tate grew bigger and took up more space within me, I felt him move more dramatically. When I felt him kick and roll and hiccup, I placed my hand on my belly and rubbed as I spoke to him gently, “Hi sweetie”. Just a few days before he was born I was doing just this when I realized that it was not his movements I felt, but my own. It was a surprise to hear myself talk to my own body with such tenderness. I felt sad when I realized how often I have a more critical attitude towards myself and yet how easy it was to do the opposite and treat myself tenderly. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all treat ourselves with the same amount of gentleness and tenderness we would a small child? After all, we were all babies once.
Margaret said:
Mar 03, 10 at 8:17 amCongratulations Emily! He is beautiful. I hope your family is healthy and happy. xxoo